The USA Patriot ACT: Antiterror Legislation in Response to 9/11

by Bill Scheppler

Immediately following the tragedy on September 11, 2001, U.S. citizens and lawmakers demanded to know why the government did not uncover the terrorists' plot, and how America might prevent future attacks. The 9/11 Commission answered the first question. The USA Patriot Act-which answered the second question-was passed in an effort to prevent future attacks. This compelling book details the planning of the attacks, identifies areas of inadequacy in...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1404204571
• ISBN13: 9781404204577
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.8" x 10.6"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8